Word
landscaping
Phoneticsland·scap·ing
US/ˈɫænˌskeɪpɪŋ/
UK/lˈændskeɪpɪŋ/
Definition
n. the work of changing the appearance of an area of land by planting trees, flowers, or grass. It often involves making a garden or park look more attractive.
n. the process of modifying the visible features of an area of land, including living elements such as flora or fauna, and natural or human-made elements like terrain and structures.
Examples
“The new office building features beautiful landscaping with native plants.”
“The homeowners spent several thousand dollars on professional landscaping to improve their property's curb appeal before putting the house on the market.”
“Modern urban planning increasingly integrates sustainable landscaping to manage stormwater runoff while providing aesthetic green spaces for the local community.”
Examples
simple
“The new office building features beautiful landscaping with native plants.”
contextual
“The homeowners spent several thousand dollars on professional landscaping to improve their property's curb appeal before putting the house on the market.”
complex
“Modern urban planning increasingly integrates sustainable landscaping to manage stormwater runoff while providing aesthetic green spaces for the local community.”
Real-World Examples
“Glyphosate is the active ingredient in many weedkillers used in farming and landscaping, making it a chemical that bees may frequently encounter while searching for food.” “The expensive legal battle that followed ended with the yard mostly unchanged, but it helped inspire Maryland lawmakers to pass a low-impact landscaping law in 2021.” Word family
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